Human Resources Specialist (Military)

United States Department of Defense - Fort Irwin, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Irwin, CA

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist (Military) position within the Department of Defense at Fort Irwin, CA, is a critical role that involves providing comprehensive human resources support to military personnel and management. This position requires a deep understanding of military HR policies and procedures, as well as the ability to navigate complex personnel systems. The specialist will be responsible for offering technical advice and assistance to all levels of management, ensuring that personnel actions are processed efficiently and accurately through automated systems. This role is pivotal in maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders, including officials from other personnel organizations, to keep them informed about program statuses and address any concerns that may arise. In addition to operational responsibilities, the Human Resources Specialist will play a key role in identifying training needs within the organization. This includes recommending seminars, workshops, or training sessions that will enhance the effectiveness of the management program. The specialist will also be tasked with developing reports, briefings, and correspondence for senior leadership and key support staff, ensuring that all communications are clear, concise, and informative. This position not only requires strong technical skills but also excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to foster collaboration across various levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and assistance to all levels of management.
• Operate human resources automated systems to process personnel actions.
• Provide accurate and timely guidance to requests for information received from various inquirers.
• Communicate with officials of other personnel and organizations to advise them of program status and concerns.
• Recommend the need for seminars, workshops, or training to assure that organization's management program is administered effectively.
• Develop reports, briefings, or correspondence for senior leadership and key support staff related to military programs.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of military human resources policies and procedures.
• Experience in operating human resources automated systems.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with management and personnel.
• Ability to develop reports and briefings for senior leadership.
• Strong analytical skills to assess training needs and program effectiveness.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a military HR environment.
• Familiarity with personnel action processing systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.